Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is one of the two premiere vocational-technical high schools in the city, the other being Carver Vocational-Technical High School on Presstman Street in West Baltimore.
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Baltimore, MD, covering approximately 92.1 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School's student population of 1,714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Rankings
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
88%
32%
White
1%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
85.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School's ranking?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is ranked #1079 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School often compared to?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
The graduation rate of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
1,714 students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School offer ?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School part of?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School located?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is located in the Ednor Gardens Lakeside neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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